Gary Miller
higher income investor
Just recently got onto Bigger pockets looking for real estate investment. I am a physician, 59, and recently got out of financial debt associated with divorce and custody issues and am in a much better position at thi...
John Bapst
Are We at the Top of the Market??
What is going on in Southern Maine? Over the last 12-18 months, feel like valuations have gone hyperbolic. Looking at cap rates on some 2-4 units and there is actually stuff with a 3-handle on it! Most seem to be ~4.0...
Chris Allen
Are Loan rates so bad that a first time STR buyer really should steer clear?
I put Branson because that is what I am near, but I am interested in lots of areas, mainly Florida.
Are rates really so bad right now that a first time STR buyer with 20% Down should not even try? Based off the numb...
Chang Maeng
Quick question about cash flow and appreciation.
Hello guys.
This site has been very helpful for me and encouraged me to start as an investor.
Again, thank you for responses and I am looking forward to get some again.
Typically, the more urbaniz...
Archimedes Jao
Cash-out refinancing for short-term rental investments
What is cash-out refinancing? How does it work? I don’t really understand the math. Do I rehab a short-term rental and then get “cash-out” for the difference between old and new value? If so, I was hoping to do this ...
David B.
Should I use a 5/1 arm instead of conventional financing?
Hi all!
I have a Fourplex under contract in a growing area outside Orlando. While I have two houses, this would be my first multifamily.
Looking at conventional financing, my cash on cash return would be roughly 7%...
John Horner
What is the best direct mail for over age 65, high equity, owner occupants?
In the past all of my direct mail has been to high equity Absentee Owners. I started with yellow letters but found that Postcards really work best to reduce tire kickers and promote motivation.
I am trying a...
Daniel Ahern
Hello! and where to find Cash flow 4-Plexes?
Hello!I'm just getting started on BP. Love it! It's great to be connected to a community of like minded RE investors. So much to learn, so much to do!!------ THE PLAN ------I plan to purchase $3 mil of small Multi-...
Axel Meierhoefer
How valuable is a new build home to a buy&hold investor?
I am about to invest into a brand new build property in Mississippi. The cash flow has been reduced a bit by the recent interest rate hikes, but it is still about 7% return . I'ts a turnkey deal in a B+ neighborhood. ...
Joel NA
Pay Down Philosophy
I have a question about how to handle the cash flow for two of my properties.
One is a four-plex that I'm rehabbing and will hopefully flow nicely. There is little appreciation as it's in a small town where prices ...